Bangladesh to Host Rohingya Conference in Cox’s Bazar

Bangladesh is set to host a three-day international stakeholders conference in Cox’s Bazar starting 25 August, ahead of a high-level Rohingya crisis conference scheduled on 30 September in New York, alongside the UN General Assembly.

The Cox’s Bazar event will take place at Hotel Baywatch in the Inani area under Ukhia Upazila, aiming to address the ongoing Rohingya crisis. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is expected to attend as the chief guest. Confirming the plan, Cox’s Bazar Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Imran Hossain Sajeeb stated that the conference marks the eighth anniversary of the Rohingya influx.

The event will see participation from heads of government, foreign ministers of various countries, international envoys working on Rohingya issues, Bangladesh missions abroad, and representatives of multiple UN agencies. The government hopes the initiative will mobilize international support, raise funds for displaced Rohingyas, and strengthen efforts to facilitate their safe return to Rakhine State in Myanmar.

Titled “Partner Dialogue: Messages Received for Discussion at the High-Level Conference on the Rohingya Situation,” the three-day conference will feature discussions, cultural programs, and an exhibition on refugee camps. Five working sessions are scheduled on 24 and 25 August, focusing on humanitarian assistance and repatriation strategies. Participants will visit Rohingya camps on 26 August.

Meanwhile, National Security Adviser and High Representative on Rohingya Affairs Khalilur Rahman announced that the UN-backed high-level conference in New York on 30 September is a continuation of international efforts. He noted that Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser had previously urged all member states to organize a global conference on the Rohingya issue a call that received unanimous support, leading to sponsorship by 106 countries.

Another international Rohingya conference is planned for 6 December in Doha, Qatar, reflecting growing global attention and coordinated efforts to resolve the protracted crisis.

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